Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24
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Special correspcndenceoi Gazette and Journal
. CnrsFmID, March 17.--Crisfield, the
most remote town on the Eastern Shore
Of Maryland, has probably never been
called into such prominence as IL has been
and will be Tor the next few days al. least.
Apart from tho fact that II is now the seat
of the conference, the town itself has
made record that should entitle it to
unu usl recognition. Twenty-Five years
ago there was not the slightest appear
ance of town here, and In the course OF
this brief period there has been built up
town of 1900 inhabitants, many OF
whom are living in houses built on piles,
around which once surged thetides of the
little Annamessic river. This ground has,
however, all been reclaimed by the filling
in of oyster shells thus under the dwell
ings firm foundations have been placed.
Shocking, packing, &c, are the main in
tiustries. From the wharf, in the dis
lance, can be seen immense fish facto.
ries, which are worked on very extern
sive scale. A little way, still further of
can be seen the numerous islands that
have figured 30 largely in Methodist his
tory. The buildings Of Oris6eld with but
few exceptions are built of frame.
All the members of conference not
through with their course of examina-
lions, with those applying for admission
and the examiners have been in Orisheld
since Monday and Tuesday. Yesterday
the two trains south brought the re-
mainder Of the members and the guests,
and Bishop Henry Warren, who will pre-,
side over the session. Conference con.
yenes to-day in Emmanuel Church OF 6
O'Clock, a. m.
Last night temperance anniversaries
we're held. In Emmanuel Church, in
which conference eonyenes, the Rev. J.B.
Qnigg, presided, the Rev. @. w. Pretty.
man led in prayer, the Rev. L. Il. Barrett
Of the Tome Memorial Church, at Port
Deposit. and Mrs. ]. X. Barney OF Proyi.
dence, Rhode Island, who is superinten'
dent OF jail, prison and almshouse de-
partment work OF the w. @. Il. u, wore
the speakers OF the evening. In Asbury
NJ. Il. Church, about one and one.bali
miles from the town, the Rev. George W.
Townsend presided at the anniversary
and the Rev. David II. Oorkran and tht
Rev. John d. Kemp were the speakers
In Pythian Hall, near the wharf the Rev
N. M. Browne, presided, and the Rev. W
7. Valiant and the Rev. w. LIS. Murray
were the speakers. Large audience
gathered at all these places.
CRIsF1ELp, March 1S.-Conference con
vened at about o'clock yesterday morn
ing, with Bishop Warren in the chair
Tue bishop is rather tall and erect, AM
weli-proportioned His appearance i
striking indeed, as a noble specimen 0
manhood. The firm but kind features o
the bishop are constantly lighted up wit
q smile, and his rigid adherence to disci
pline, will no doubt, be met wit
but little, if any dissatisfaction
The address to the conference
by the presiding official consisted of brie
congratulatory remarks, among which
glowing tribute was paid to one Of tn
districts within the boundaries of the cor
ference. The bishop said il was locke
upon with pride by every presiding eide
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church. Th
presiding officer then led in prayer, afte
which he proceeded TO commemorate tn
Lords supper, calling to his assistanc
Presiding Elders Hill France, Ayers an
Wilson.
The business session was opened by
short prayer, and the conference pre-
Geedod TO business by appointing SGT
rotary and the yorious committees. III
Rev. j d. Rigg was reelected secretary
The Rev. j. ID. @. Hanna, chairman {
the statistical committee, in making fe
explanatory remarks in regard to ii
proper filing out of reports, brought OIL
. considerable discussion on the questio
| III a,1t anal nOl lanfiDn
/, ohllarenis,dGy fund.
BY motion the presiding elders WEI
!, vested with tue authority to appoint IL
= various committees, Considerable dl
q euesion eusued in regard % filling OF
n blanks lett under the titles Of "Other 90
lections" and Domestic Missions 4
8 unanimous consent Of the body the san
Q rules that governed the Elkton Uonferent
g will remain valid during this conference
Stewards were next elected, consisting
J one preacher and one lay delegate fro
u each of the four districts.
o By motion S24l was voted to tie boz
J. concern The Rev. William A, Wise w
!. appointed conference postmaster.
y Presiding Elder Charles Hill of w
70 ming IN District submitted his four
n r7 -l' pat, showing the uLuroh
ana ~ SCIENCES to be ~ duurishil
condition; $500 were raised for m
z sious in the District. putting it over 50
ID beyond 1.-THE million dollar line" i
s. other collections were in proportion wi
o this in their advance over these takeI
year ago, The years work has not or
- been crowned with financial succ'
" within this districts limits as the rept
m shows that over 500 persons have be
N converted. Glowing tributes were pa
to Grace Church, in Wilmington, and t
~ Rev r. w Layfeld of st. Georges, DE
s. for his success in Kidding the town of
IN liquor saloons.
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